I've stalled the car: Pensioner loses control and wrecks stands at Pimlico market

I've stalled the car: Pensioner loses control and wrecks stands at Pimlico market

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Car damage: The rear of the car was left crumpled Picture: Jeremy Selwyn

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Wreck: Fruit and veg strewn about a toppled stall after the crash Picture: Jeremy Selwyn

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A trader's stall was knocked over by the reversing woman Picture: Jeremy Selwyn

A pensioner lost control of her car at a popular street market today, wrecking stalls and sending fruit and vegetables flying.

Witnesses told how the car driven by an elderly woman smashed into stalls at Tachbrook Market in Pimlico, scattering produce across the street.

Pimlico resident John Bussey, 65, a market trader at the market for more than 40 years, had two fruit and vegetable stalls destroyed.

He said: “She lost control. It’s strange because she was parked outside the doctor’s surgery and reversed right across the junction, jumped the curb and went right through the market. I don’t know what could have happened but she was very apologetic and quite upset.

“My stalls are wrecked, and there is quite a bit of stock damaged. The Police are still investigating, so when they leave I’ll see what I can salvage.”

Eyewitness and owner of a local Snappy Snaps, Geoffrey Phillips, 55, also said that one market trader was nearly hit by the car.

He said: “I think her accelerator must have got stuck or something because she reversed right across the street knocking down market stalls. One market trader was missed by inches. He was really fortunate.

“Luckily no one was hurt but there was a lot of damage and oil everywhere. The car is a complete write-off. There was a baby seat in the back so I’m just glad there were no children in the car.”

The Police have said that the woman, who was described by witnesses as “shaken” has suffered minor injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.

They also confirmed that spilled oil from the car meant that the Fire Brigade also attended the scene, but that there is no risk to the public.

The incident occurred before the market was officially open, with many of the stalls setting up for business.